Research
Growing older in Japan: Gender and living arrangements linked to mental health
The Brief
- A study links gender and living arrangements to mental health among older adults in Japan.
- Traditional multigenerational households have become less common, with more older adults living alone or only with a spouse.
- Japan is experiencing a rapidly aging population alongside a shift in household structure.
Why it matters
Living arrangements and gender are measurable factors associated with mental health in older populations, which is relevant to research on aging societies and social support.
Who’s affected
- researchers in gerontology and public health
- policymakers concerned with aging populations
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As traditional multigenerational households have become less common, increasing numbers of older adults are living alone or with only their spouses. Over the last few decades, Japan has been experiencing two major demographic changes: a rapidly aging population and a shift in how…
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Growing older in Japan: Gender and living arrangements linked to mental health